THE COMMISSIONERS

The Commission is made up of eight members: a superior court judge, a prosecuting attorney, a criminal defense attorney, a sheriff, a victims' rights advocate, a member of the public and two additional discretionary appointments.

The Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court and the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals appoint the Commissioners to three year terms.

See Article 92 of the North Carolina statutes for further information.

COMMISSION MEMBERS:

Superior Court Judge / Commission Chair

Commissioner: The Honorable Quentin T. Sumner Senior Resident Superior Court Judge- 7th Judicial District, Nash County	Profile
Alternate: The Honorable Forrest D. Bridges Senior Resident Superior Court Judge- Judicial District 27B, Cleveland and Lincoln Counties	Profile

 

Prosecuting Attorney

Commissioner: The Honorable C. Branson Vickory III Elected District Attorney- 8th Judicial District, Wayne County	Profile
Alternate: The Honorable Garry Frank Elected District Attorney- Judicial District 22B, Davidson and Davie Counties	Profile

 

Victim Advocate

Commissioner: Mel Laura Chilton Victim's Services Grants Manager -Governor's Crime Commission	Profile
Alternate: Ramona Stafford Member, N.C. Victim Assistance Network	Profile

 

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Commissioner: Wade M. Smith, Esq. Tharrington Smith LLP - Raleigh	Profile
Alternate: Sean Devereux, Esq. Devereux & Banzhoff PLLC - Asheville	Profile

 

Public Member

Commissioner: Dr. Jacqueline Greenlee Director, Organizational Development - Guilford Technical Community College	Profile
Alternate: Linda Ashendorf Public Affairs Consultant	Profile

 

Sheriff

Commissioner: The Honorable Susan Johnson Elected Sheriff - Currituck County	Profile
Alternate: The Honorable J. Van Duncan Elected Sheriff - Buncombe County	Profile

 

Discretionary Members

Commissioner: The Honorable Charles L. Becton Becton, Slifkin & Bell, P.A. - Raleigh	Profile
Alternate: T. Diane Surgeon, Esq. CEO of Eldercare Resource Center of North Carolina	Profile
Commissioner: Chief Heath Jenkins Chief of Police - Stanley	Profile
Alternate: Representative Richard Glazier North Carolina House of Representatives	Profile

 

Former Commissioners

The Honorable Barbara Pickens Served on the Commission from January 2007 to December 2009 Retired Sheriff - Lincoln County	Profile
The Honorable William D. Kenerly Served on the Commission from January 2007 to May 2010 Retired District Attorney - 19C Prosecutorial District	Profile